DeWalt Leaf Blowers 2026: 20V vs 60V FlexVolt, Every Model Compared

Most people shopping for a DeWalt blower already own DeWalt tools, and the question they are really asking is: will this run on the batteries I have, and is 20V enough or do I need 60V? Those are the right questions, and DeWalt's lineup answers them more clearly than its naming does.

Every DeWalt Handheld Blower, Side by Side

DeWalt also makes a 60V backpack blower (DCBL570) and a small 20V jobsite blower (DCE100) meant for clearing sawdust rather than leaves. Neither is in the table because neither is what most people mean by a handheld leaf blower.

20V vs 60V: What Actually Matters

The table breaks the usual assumption. If 60V meant stronger, every 60V model would beat every 20V model, and it doesn't: the 20V DCBL724 moves more air (550 CFM) than the 60V DCBL770 (423 CFM). What the 60V platform buys you is headroom - the two strongest DeWalt blowers, the 772 and 777, are both 60V, and nothing on 20V reaches 600 CFM.

So the decision is practical. If you own 20V MAX batteries and have a typical suburban lot, the 20V DCBL724 is the one to get - more airflow and quieter than the older DCBL722. If you need more than about 550 CFM - bigger property, wet leaves, lots of trees - you are in 60V territory, and the DCBL777 is the strongest DeWalt makes.

The Battery Question

This is where people get tripped up. DeWalt's FlexVolt batteries are labeled 20V/60V MAX, and DeWalt lists the 9.0Ah FlexVolt pack as compatible with all its 20V MAX, 60V MAX, and 120V MAX tools - it switches voltage automatically depending on the tool. The 60V blowers are FlexVolt tools, so plan on a FlexVolt battery to run one; check the specific blower's listing for the packs DeWalt names as compatible.

That makes the upgrade path straightforward. If you own only 20V batteries, a 20V blower costs you nothing extra in batteries. If you want a 60V blower, a FlexVolt battery like the 9.0Ah DCB609 is the one to buy - and per DeWalt it also works in your 20V MAX drill and saws.

What You Can Actually Buy on Amazon Right Now

We checked. The DCBL772B (60V, tool only) was sold by a third-party seller when we rechecked on September 30, 2026, so check the seller before buying. The 20V DCBL722 kit listing currently has no standard buy box - only third-party offers, flagged by Amazon as high-priced - and we couldn't find a DeWalt-sold listing for the DCBL724 or DCBL777 at all. We would rather send you to a DeWalt retailer for those than to a markup, so they are not linked here. Search results for "DeWalt blower" also turn up blowers that are merely compatible with DeWalt batteries; those are not DeWalt products.

When to Skip DeWalt Entirely

If you don't own DeWalt batteries, the case for a DeWalt blower is weak, because you're paying for a battery platform built mainly for construction tools. An all-in yard-tool kit is simpler. The EGO 670 comes with a 4.0Ah battery and charger and is rated by EGO at 670 CFM on turbo and 180 MPH - more than every DeWalt model except the 777. Our EGO model comparison covers that lineup, and EGO vs Ryobi covers the other big battery-first brand.

If DeWalt is still the answer because of the batteries in your garage, that's a perfectly good reason. For the numbers behind CFM versus MPH, see our explainer; for the rest of the market, see the cordless blower roundup.

Common Questions

Is DeWalt 60V better than 20V for a leaf blower?

Not automatically. DeWalt's newest 20V blower, the DCBL724, is rated at 550 CFM, which beats the 60V DCBL770's 423 CFM. The two most powerful DeWalt blowers - the 600 CFM DCBL772 and the 760 CFM DCBL777 - are both 60V, so 60V is where you go if you need more than 550 CFM.

What is the difference between the DeWalt DCBL772 and DCBL777?

Per DeWalt, the DCBL772 is rated at 600 CFM and 125 MPH, and the DCBL777 at 760 CFM and 160 MPH with dual performance modes. Both are 60V FlexVolt and use the same batteries.

What battery does a DeWalt 60V blower use?

A FlexVolt battery - DeWalt lists its FlexVolt packs as compatible with 60V MAX tools. The same FlexVolt packs also work in DeWalt's 20V MAX tools, so one battery can serve both.

What is the quietest DeWalt leaf blower?

DeWalt rates the 20V DCBL724 at 58 dB(A) and describes it as its quietest blower.